Material Safety Data Sheet
2,6-Diaminopyridine
MSDS# 40615
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Catalog Numbers:
Synonyms:
2,6-Diaminopyridine
AC112380000, AC112381000, AC112385000
2,6-DAP; 2,6-Pyridinediamine.
Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
800-ACROS-01
+32 14 57 52 11
+32 14 57 52 99
201-796-7100
800-424-9300
703-527-3887
Company Identification:
Company Identification: (USA)
For information in the US, call:
For information in Europe, call:
Emergency Number, Europe:
Emergency Number US:
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CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe:
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
---------------------------------------CAS#:
Chemical Name:
%:
EINECS#:
---------------------------------------Hazard Symbols:
141-86-6
2,6-Diaminopyridine
98
205-507-2
T
Risk Phrases:
20/21 25 36/37/38
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Warning! Toxic if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract
irritation. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Skin:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Chronic:
Causes eye irritation.
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Toxic if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance;
induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper
respiratory medical device.
Notes to
Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Autoignition
Not applicable.
Temperature:
Flash Point: 155 deg C ( 311.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits:
Not available
Lower:
Explosion Limits:
Not available
Upper:
NFPA Rating: health: 3; flammability: 1; instability: 0;
General Information:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General
Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a self contained breathing
apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section).
Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.
Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Handling:
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Chemical Name
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ACGIH
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NIOSH
|OSHA - Final PELs|
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| 2,6-Diaminopyridine|none listed
|none listed
|none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs: 2,6-Diaminopyridine: None listed
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only
under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
Eyes:
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or
Respirators:
European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Flakes
Color: grey - beige to brown
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: 285 deg C @ 760 mmHg ( 545.00ƒF)
Freezing/Melting Point: 115 - 123 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: 9.9 g/100mL @ 20ƒC
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C5H7N3
Molecular Weight: 109.13
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
LD50/LC50:
Carcinogenicity:
Other:
CAS# 141-86-6: US7570000
RTECS: Not available. Other: Oral, rat: LD50 = 140
2,6-Diaminopyridine - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Other:
Do not empty into drains.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: UN2811
Packing Group: II
Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not available
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 141-86-6: Not available
Canada
CAS# 141-86-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List
Canadian WHMIS Classifications: D1A, D2B
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
CAS# 141-86-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 141-86-6 is listed on the TSCA
Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #5 Date 7/20/2009
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or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages howsoever arising, even if the
company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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